Holiday Gift Guide: Experiences
When you don't want to gift a thing, but an experience.
We can all admit that most of us have more ‘things’ than we could ever need but we would always love more TIME with our loved ones - or for ourselves. I’m a BIG fan of gifting activities or experiences for people. Especially when you get to partake in that experience with the recipient. Here’s a list of some fun activities or experiences that you could gift to that special person this holiday season.
A visit to Little Cup of Sea. If you’re looking for an adorable, cosy spot to spend some time with a loved one or two, look no further. With a cosy wood stove, the option to add snacks and drinks to your visit and the most scenic views of the ocean, it’s the perfect daytime retreat to relax and unwind. It would also make the perfect spot to send someone who just needs a little peace and quiet and time to themselves. New mamas, I’m looking at you!
Snowshoe Mug Up. What’s better than a little snowshoe in the woods, homemade toutons and a little meditation led by the most beautiful human?! Lindsay hosts snowshoe mug ups each winter and they are magical and restorative. Perfect for someone who enjoys being active in nature or a great activity to do with friends!
The Art of Candle Making with Yorabode. I’m a crafter and I love a good activity where I can learn to make something myself that I can also take home with me. I did one of Emily’s candle making classes years ago with a friend and it still remains one of my fav activities I’ve ever done. Hosted at Murray’s Garden Centre, it is awesome AND you’ll go home with a new made-by-you candle too!
Closet Edit. I’ve waxed poetic about Allison Bornstein before but I’m obsessed with her closet editing system. You can gift her most recent book for a DIY approach for your recipient but she also does zoom one-on-one closet edits which could be so fun and a really informative experience for anyone struggling with their style or just looking to hone their look.
Greenhouse Picnic with Sun Valley Greenhouses & Best Kind Picnics. I love this for a little girls get together or catch up! Set in a beautiful greenhouse, Briar will make sure you have everything you need for the perfect indoor picnic this winter! It's a great group gift for girlfriends or families!
Group Photoshoot with Taylor Drake Photography. This would be such a great gift for grandparents or parents in general! They LOVE having photos and are rarely in them so having a professional photographer shoot your family for an hour would be the greatest gift and you’d have the memories forever. P.S: I met Taylor when she did our photos for Home For The holidays and she is so calm and just knows exactly how to pose you so you look great in photos! Would HIGHLY recommend her!
Cooking Class with The Alder Cottage. During covid I took a pasta making class with Alex and it was one of my fav memories of that time. She makes cooking so easy and approachable and even a novice like me was able to do it. Great for someone who may want to hunker down this winter but is still looking for something fun to do to pass the time.
After making that list, I want to do so many of these myself. lol Many of my suggestions are local to my area but I encourage you to seek out fun activities in your own neck of the woods that would make perfect gifts for your loved ones!
xo
K